A hospitalized client has a history of GERD. The nurse has ...

[wenmo]

A hospitalized client has a history of GERD. The nurse has developed the care plan. When prioritizing the incorporated nursing diagnoses, which of the following is of the highest importance?
 
  A) Sleep pattern disturbance
  B) Impaired swallowing
  C) Impaired social interaction
  D) Potential for alteration in comfort

Question 2

An older patient newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is prescribed galantamine (Razadyne). How will the nurse instruct the patient about this medication? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Take at bedtime.
  2. Take the medication with food.
  3. The dosage may be changed every 4 weeks.
  4. Side effects of this medication are minimal.
  5. Do not take the medication with an NSAID.

[Dinolord]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

2,3,5
Rationale: This medication is not specifically to be given at bedtime.